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Sealed ecosphere

DIY Ecosphere: How to Create Your Own (And What Might Be Inside!)

Kevin
Aquarium Shrimp, Aquascaping, Jar Aquarium
What is an ecosphere? The general definition of an ecosphere is a closed planetary ecological system, consisting of all living organisms and their environment. But, in this article we are talking about a...
Albino bushynose catfish in planted tank.

Best Algae Eaters For Freshwater Aquariums (From 2-100+ Gallons)

Kevin
Algae, Aquarium Fish, Aquarium Shrimp, Aquascaping, Planted Tank
If scraping algae off your glass makes you sad, consider getting an algae eater for your aquarium. I'm not saying that your algae eater will keep your tank perfectly clean and clear of algae, but they defin...
Planted Nano Shrimp Tank

Nano Shrimp Tank Aquascape in a Jar (No Filter, No CO2)

Kevin
Aquarium Shrimp, Aquascaping, Planted Tank
What is a nano shrimp tank? In the freshwater aquarium hobby, a nano tank typically refers to a jar, bowl, or rectangular aquarium ranging in size from 2 gallons to 10 gallons. But, the term “nano tank” ...
Cave aquascape in 5 gallon aquarium.

5 Gallon Aquascape with a Cave (No Filter, No CO2)

Kevin
Aquascaping, Planted Tank
The purpose of this article is to show you, step by step, how to create a captivating cave aquascape in a 5 gallon tank. Caves have an aura of mystery. Some common associations we humans have with caves ...
Planted betta bowl setup.

Betta Bowl Setup (Step By Step with Live Plants)

Kevin
Aquarium Shrimp, Aquascaping, Betta Fish, Planted Tank
The goal of this article is to show you how to setup a betta fish bowl that isn’t a tiny, polluted prison for your fish. Before we dive into a step by step guide to creating your own planted betta bowl, let...
Female betta and male betta fish together.

Female vs Male Betta Fish (Which is Better to Keep?)

Kevin
Aquarium Fish, Betta Fish
Betta fish (Betta splendens) have become one of the most popular aquarium fish in the world. And for good reason. Betta fish are colorful, easy to keep, and have attitude. In almost any pet store, bet...
Endler males surrounding a female in a planted tank.

12 of the Easiest Fish to Care For (#11 is surprising)

Kevin
Aquarium Fish, Aquarium Shrimp, Betta Fish
If you are new to caring for fish in an aquarium or if fish seem to die on you for no reason, you might be wondering if some aquarium fish are easier to care for than others. The answer is that certain aqu...
Close up image of an aquascape

9 Aquarium Plants That Will Make You a Better Aquascaper

Kevin
Aquascaping, Live Plants, Planted Tank
Aquascaping is the process of using aquatic plants, rocks, and driftwood, to design a “scape” or underwater scene to mimic nature, or simply please the eye. When designing an eye-catching  aquascape, i...
Aquascape with dragon stone and plants.

Planted Tank Basics (How to Begin)

Kevin
Aquarium Lighting, Aquascaping, Live Plants, Planted Tank
Planted tanks can be incredible snapshots of nature in your home. But, they can also be little intimidating to setup. What kind of gravel or substrate is needed? Can an aquarium kit light grow plants? ...
Cherry shrimp in a planted tank.

How to Keep Cherry Shrimp

Kevin
Algae, Aquarium Shrimp, Betta Fish, Planted Tank
Cherry shrimp make excellent pets and are much easier to care for than people realize. In fact, in a planted tank setup, cherry shrimp require similar care and maintenance as a betta fish. Note: As an Am...
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Recent Posts

  • Sealed ecosphere

    DIY Ecosphere: How to Create Your Own (And What Might Be Inside!)

    Kevin
  • Albino bushynose catfish in planted tank.

    Best Algae Eaters For Freshwater Aquariums (From 2-100+ Gallons)

    Kevin
  • Planted Nano Shrimp Tank

    Nano Shrimp Tank Aquascape in a Jar (No Filter, No CO2)

    Kevin
  • Cave aquascape in 5 gallon aquarium.

    5 Gallon Aquascape with a Cave (No Filter, No CO2)

    Kevin
  • Planted betta bowl setup.

    Betta Bowl Setup (Step By Step with Live Plants)

    Kevin

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